50s Party Press Gold & Black Shelf Bust Vintage Harlequin Brocade & Net Small VFG

This 1950s vintage evening dress is a Wow! It's a fabulous example of a shelf bust design, except this one is elevated by fan pleating. It definitely enhances the wearer's silhouette! The bodice itself is princess seamed, with a wide velvet ribbon curving to frame the bust, There is a flat velvet bow at the center. The drop waist is a perfect fit & flare, leading to a swingy skirt done in 3 layers of fine net over a crisp faille underskirt. SIZE: No size label Measurements Inches Cm Bust, measured from inside 35" 89 Natural waist 26" 66 Hips 39" 99 Bodice length from center neckline 20" 50.75 Skirt length 27" 68.5 Sweep of underskirt 116" 510 FABRIC/COLORS: The bodice fabric is a gorgeous black and gold metallic jacquard in a diamond shaped weave that reminds of a harlequin or argyle pattern. The bodice is fully lined in a black faille that is lighter weight than the skirt. The net seems to e nylon, but is a finer net than most 1950s dresses I have seen. TAGS: No tags at all. CLOSURES: A long metal zipper in back, with a hook & thread eye at the top. CONDITION: After close inspection, I found a small hole in the net about a third of the way down the skirt front - very subtle IRL See closeup of top layer -it is present in all 3 layers of net, leading me to suspect a careless cigarette ember, although there is no smoky odor at all. No other issues noted.